Large rock anemones

[juniormc8704]

I have read up on them, and see that they can and will eat small fish, if they swim into it. Also, that they have a very strong sting.

However, from what ive read, they generally do not move unless you go out of your way to tick them off, once they have settled.

I was wondering if anyone else has a large one, and can share their knowledge on the subject.

When inflated, mine is about 5-6" across. Red, pink, and white tentacles with a dark purple body.

Pics later tonight.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Rock/flower anomone,I have one that is 8'' across.It is in a 12 gallon nano with a pair of oc clowns and ywg.It has not bothered /stung any of my fish.It has not moved since placed in tank 2 years ago.I feed it once a week.

 

[juniormc8704]

excellent, thanks for the feedback...

what are feeding yours? large meaty foods i assume.

 

[garygb]

Yeah, I have a couple of green rock anemones (Epicystis crucifer). I love them. They don't move much at all, they eat whatever I feed them, and they are pretty. Mine can spread out to 7 or 8 inches as well. Both of mine are males, because I have seen them spawn before. They originate from the carribean sea, south florida, etc. I would love to get one with the coloration of yours. Look forward to your pics.

 

[elegance coral]

Here's one of mine.

These are cool little anemones. They don't bother anyone. I've never lost a fish to one of them. (any anemone can eat fish if situations are right, though)
They can reproduce in captivity without help from us. I had a florescent peach colored one that spit probably about 100 young out of its mouth. Within days I had tiny little peach colored anemones growing on the rocks.

 

[juniormc8704]

Here is mine, still acclimating to the light. about half open right now.

 

[elegance coral]

WOW! That is toooo cool!

 

[jaysreef]

I had a neon green one you about 2 years before I passed it along to another reefer to make space. Mine never moved, never ate a fish, and ate anything I prepared for it. Mine started out the size of a half dollar and grew to about 6 inches. BTW...yours is very nice!!!

 

[juniormc8704]

they have another one that is BRIGHT red, with pink tentacles with white stripes...i might pick that up tomorrow.

 

[zaraemna]

I've never seen one of those before. It is really nice looking.

 

[juniormc8704]

I really like it, the pink is subtle, I think its rather patriotic. At a quick glance, its just RED WHITE AND BLUE....how can you go wrong with combo.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

That is a cool flower anemone.If you don't mind me asking are they priced higher than the normal $10 to 15 dollars.

 

[Henryreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14390619#post14390619 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by elegance coral
WOW! That is toooo cool!

Ditto That, that is a AWESOME nem.

I have not seen these at my LFS or done much research on them, but how hard are they to keep and how much do they go for?

 

[juniormc8704]

these colors bring a insane premium. I traded some chalice for mine, but they are 250 and up...

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Thats alittle higher. LOL One good thing is they are very hardy.I might have to look for one of those.

 

[Henryreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14393765#post14393765 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by juniormc8704
but they are 250 and up...

that is pricey, but they are sooo worth it

 

[garygb]

Junior that is just the color I want, beautiful.

 

[cjtice]

Anemone

Anemone

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14393765#post14393765 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by juniormc8704
these colors bring a insane premium. I traded some chalice for mine, but they are 250 and up...

Wow!!! I bought mine for 12 bucks but it was totally bleached out with no color when I bought it.

Nice find.
Chris

 

[cjtice]

That was a very old pic, and obviously under actinics only.

This anemone is about 10-12 inches in diameter and I have never had a problem with it.

Chris

 

[juniormc8704]

Thats awesome...gotta love when something colors up like that.